BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of October 16, 2007

 

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson, with Commissioners Paul Pearce, James D. Richardson and Jamie Tolfree present, opening with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Tom Drach advised of materials available regarding wind energy.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:

1.      Minutes for week of October 9, 2007.

2.      Liquor license renewal for Carson Mineral Hot Springs.

3.      Award bid to Freedom Steel of Delray Beach, FL for the purchase of a prefabricated metal building for the total amount of $58,820.

4.      Contract amendment #1 with NW Hydro-Mulchers, Inc to increase the amount by $10,000 due to the need for additional hydroseeding at the Rock Creek excavation project and for stabilization at the Underwood wildfire area.

5.      Contract with David C Smith and Associates to provide a two-foot contour map of Rock Creek Conveyance Project site.

6.      Mutual Law Enforcement Assistance Agreement to provide for the establishment and support of a Regional Major Crimes Team.

7.      Memorandum of Understanding with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service and participating federal, state, county and municipal agencies for participation in an information sharing initiative for operation of a regional warehouse of databases know as the Law Enforcement Information Exchange NW.

8.      Agreement with BTG Holding Group dba Infrastructure Software Services to design a receipting, investment and reporting system for the County Treasurer.

 

Ole Helgerson, WSU Cooperative Extension Agent presented Skamania County’s portion of the Klickitat Skamania Community Wildfire Protection Plan for submittal to the Department of Natural Resources.  Discussion included wildland urban-interface and the possible need to revisit the plan and readjust the boundaries.  Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to submit Skamania County’s portion of the Klickitat-Skamania County Community Wildfire Protection Plan to the Department of Natural Resources.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to approve an Interlocal agreement with the Counties of Clark, Cowlitz, Klickitat, and Wahkiakum for formation of Southwest Washington Council of Governments on Aging and Disabilities for the organization and operation of the Area Agency on Aging.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to accept the Statement of Dissolution to the Secretary of State from Wind River Public Development Authority and the dissolution deliverables to Skamania County, pursuant to Article 9, Section 9.2(b) and (c) of the Charter.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to approve a contract with Skamania County Economic Development Council to provide management and maintenance services at Wind River Business Park.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 16, 2007 and reconvened at 11:25 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 11:25 a.m. until 11:50 a.m., with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:50 a.m. Tuesday, October 16, 2007 and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. at the Forest Service Training Center, 171Martha Creek Road in Stabler, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 1:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 16, 2007 and reconvened at 5:30 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

A public hearing was held to consider Ordinance 2007-13 repealing the Swift Subarea Moratorium.  Karen Witherspoon, Planning and Community Development Director gave a staff report.  Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to acknowledge receipt of written comments from Jim Byrne, Area Fish Biologist with the Department of Fish and Wildlife; Mary Repar, Richard Champlin, Ryan Hunter, Program Director for the Gifford Pinchot Task Force; and Michael and Leslie Alter.  Commissioner Pearce advised that three written comments were received late and were not accepted.  Comments from the public included both support for and opposition of repealing the moratorium, request to revisit the transportation piece, land use changes, and resort communities; request to complete the critical area update process, and concern regarding habitat, clearing and grading and stormwater.  The hearing was closed to public comment.  Discussion included habitat plan requirements, critical areas update process, and transportation.  Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to approve Ordinance 2007-13 repealing the Swift Subarea Moratorium.

 

The meeting recessed at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 16, 2007 and reconvened at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, October 17, 2007, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board advised of participating in a site visit to Hot Springs Avenue and Wind River Boat Launch at 9:00 a.m. today.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Planning and Community Development to discuss the Vital Signs Indicator Project and deadline for Fruit Growers exception, with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with the Recreation and Facilities Director to discuss Wind River Boat Ramp plans, Courthouse remodel, Rock Creek Community Services Center remodel, and personnel, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, October 17, 2007 and reconvened at 1:35 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

David Goldsmith, Member Services Manager for Washington Counties Risk Pool reported on Skamania County’s Risk Management Audit results.

 

The meeting recessed at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 17, 2007 and reconvened at 2:45 p.m. the same date, with Commissioner Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with the Director of Administrative Services to discuss Risk Pool training, with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with the Assessor to discuss mapping and GIS, with no action taken.

 

The Board continued in a workshop with the Director of Administrative Services to discuss payroll, scheduling, and Wind River Business Park, with no action taken.

 

The Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 4:10 p.m. until 4:20 p.m., with no action taken.

 

The Board continued in a workshop with the Director of Administrative Services to discuss public health, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 17, 2007 and reconvened at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, October 18, 2007, with Commissioners Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried to approve vouchers for the period ending October 18, 2007 in the total amount of $171,589.56.

 

Commissioner Pearce joined the meeting at approximately 9:35 a.m.

 

Ann Lueders, Safety Committee Chair reported on the Safety Committee meeting of October 9, 2007.  The Board reviewed and discussed the following reports.

§         #2007-23.  Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to agree with the Safety Committee’s findings and recommendations.

§         #2007-24.  Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to agree with the Safety Committee’s findings and recommendations.

§         #2007-25.  Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to agree with the Safety Committee’s findings and recommendations.

 

At 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 19, 2007 Commissioners Pearce and Tolfree attended a Renewal Energy Summit at the Port of Hood River.

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m. Thursday, October 18, 2007.

 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON